Date: Sunday 26th October to Tuesday 11th November 2025Price: £12.50 per adult (£13.50 on the door), up to 3 children and young people go free.
A giant spider has taken up residence in the museum's atrium.
She's friendly - or so we have been told - but it is Halloween after all...
Will you be brave enough to walk beneath her and grab the ultimate scary selfie with our archanid friend?
Follow the link to book general admission tickets to see her as part of a visit, from 26th October to 11th November 2025.
Join in with spider themed crafts in the museum on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th October, 11am - 3pm.
On Thursday 30th and Friday 31st October Professor Arachnid will be in the museum to answer all your questions about spiders, and talk about how our giant spider was built.
Dare You Brave the Giant Spider?Date: Sunday 26th October to Tuesday 11th November 2025
There's a new face at the museum... and she has eight eyes!
Norton Priory Christmas Fair
Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025Price: Included with general admission
Step into the festive spirit and kick off your Christmas shopping with a wonderful selection of food, crafts, and gifts from local businesses. The museum will be filled with a variety of stalls, offering everything you need to find the perfect presents for loved ones. From handcrafted treasures to delicious treats, you’re bound to find a stocking filler or two! Enjoy musical entertainment and festive food and drink while you browse and soak up the seasonal atmosphere.
As well as entry to the fair, admission tickets include access to the museum, ruins and woodlands. After picking up some wonderful Christmas gifts, why not enjoy a lovely winter walk in Norton Priory's woodlands?
This is a Discover Norton event and is included with General Admission at a reduced price of £5 for adults and £4 for children. Pre-booking closes at 11:45 the night before your visit. But if you miss out, you can pay for General Admission on arrival!
Norton Priory is always looking for unique local businesses and artists for our events. If you are interested in being a stallholder at Norton Priory for this event, or any of our fairs, please contact bookings@nortonpriory.org
Norton Priory Christmas FairDate: Sunday 23rd November 2025
Kick off your Christmas shopping with a wonderful selection of food, crafts, and gifts from local businesses.